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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 261.34 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 261.34 and 134.25 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 261.34 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/261.34 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 261.34 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 35,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,084.90/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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